Add 70/18 and 1/10
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1/10
70/18 + 1/10 is 359/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90 - Add the two like fractions:
350/90 + 9/90 = 350 + 9/90 = 359/90 - So, 70/18 + 1/10 = 359/90
In mixed form: 389/90
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